Contrary to traditional aesthetic theories that argue for the primacy ofeither the subjective and phenomenological, or formal and objectiveinterpretations of artwork, the aesthetics of electronic media, like thelogic of technical media itself, is thoroughly removed fromanthropomorphic sensibility. One could say that electronic mediaaesthetics are marked by technical trauma.

However, much contemporary new media art criticism exemplifies ahermeneutic approach that seeks to rationalize and transform work intointelligible *art objects* for canonization and social theories. Is thisapproach problematic for the logic of technical media? Can certainattributes such as color, form, affect, or sound, effectively reconcilecomputer based artwork with the subjective and humanistic drives in artmaking?

The panel invites papers that address the aesthetics of New Media art indistinction to previous aesthetic models or media platforms. For instance,papers suggesting the ways in which color, sound, line, form, symbolism,affect, anti-aesthetics or ideology may be distinct to new mediaaesthetics are all welcomed. Essentially the panel inquires: what dotheoreticians and practitioners address in New Media art, and why? Whichartists and / or commercial work do you think best exemplifies theseissues? Special attention will be given to those abstracts that areconcerned with the use of color in New Media work.

Presenters can propose brief lectures; media or artist presentations oftheir own, or other artist's work; discussions; or other acceptablesuggestions.

Timeline:Due by October 1, 2007:*Abstracts (max 500 words)* Paper / Presentation Titles*Confirmation that presenters will be able to travel to Dallas on February20-23, 2008* Current CV and a brief bio.*Specification of presentation format